News-Antique.com - Mar 20,2014 - IMAGE Meet and Greet announces the first annual POP CULTURE EXPO, debuting at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington Mass. Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. A celebration in all forms of popular culture including a Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza, Cosplay, Costume and Videogame Competitions for Cash Prizes, Celebrity Guests, Panels, Autographs, Screenings, Animation and Anime, plus 150 vendors of Vintage and Modern Toys, Comic Books and Pop Cultural Artifacts.

http://www.popcultureexpo.com

IMAGE CEO Gary Sohmers, best known for his Collectibles Extravaganzas and 13 seasons on the PBS TV program Antiques Roadshow, introduces personalized autograph experiences called a “Video Op,” where video will capture the signing of your autograph for authentication and to allow the fan to be in the video with the celebrity when they sign the autograph. If you cannot attend due to geography and still want a video recorded personal autograph experience you can order online at http://www.imagemeetandgreet.com/events

“As a long-time fan and producer of Conventions and Expos, I wanted to offer the fans something different, “ says Sohmers, “a real keep-sake of the experience .. the Video Op is the ultimate in personalization and authentication.”

IMAGE has kept admission tickets low, ($25 online for a 2-day pass), prides itself on intimate panel rooms, and promises complimentary hotel shuttles, FREE PARKING around the venue and shuttles to take people back and forth from the far ends of the lots as well.

Cash and prizes will be awarded in Cosplay Contests
including their unique “Create-A-New-Superhero” categories, Video Game Tournaments and have levels of entry for all ages! Other events include VIP Package Breakfasts and Dinners with the Stars (8 seats open at each celebrity table), as well as a Party with the Stars available to anyone who purchases a vip ticket.

Vendor spaces are available for dealers who sell pop-culture items, antique and collectible toys, authentic memorabilia, accoutrements of the nerd or geek lifestyle, anime and animation artwork and toys, comic books and art along with a large variety of out of the ordinary.